BreedCountry

Travelling from

Yes. No breed rule names the Labrador Retriever in Japan. It still needs the entry papers below.

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.

Breed rules in Japan

No breed rule names the Labrador Retriever in Japan.

Getting into Japan

From an EU country: EU countries are handled under the general procedure for non-designated regions: ISO microchip before the first rabies vaccine, two rabies vaccines, a titre test, a 180 day wait, notice to the Animal Quarantine Service at least 40 days before arrival, and an official health certificate. source
Rabies antibody test: Titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, tested at a designated laboratory after the second vaccine. The result is valid for 2 years and the animal must arrive at least 180 days after the blood sample date. source
Quarantine: Animals that meet every requirement are cleared within 12 hours at the airport or port. Animals that do not can be held for up to 180 days or refused. source

Rules change. Check the official source linked on each line before you travel.

Running costs: about 246,499 JPY a year, pet insurance about 42,649 JPY of that.

Size: 25–36 kg, 11–13 years.